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GX51 VUM

2001 Triumph Bonneville

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,187 mi
Last recorded12,187 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Triumph Bonneville11,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VUM
MakeTriumph
ModelBonneville
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 12,187 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 12,187 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 12,179 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 12,165 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 12,165 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 12,033 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 12,015 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 12,002 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 11,454 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 10,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 8,543 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 4,900 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 3,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 1,975 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Bonneville?

Based on 235,206 MOT tests across 29,562 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
520
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
29,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 907
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 730
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 580
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 393
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 388
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GX51 VUM is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Bonneville models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 11,604 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Bonneville fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 907 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX51 VUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Bonneville typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Bonneville is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GX51 VUM registered?

GX51 VUM is a 2001 Triumph Bonneville, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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